The Frank Fenner Building, which houses the Fenner
School of Environment and Society at the Australian National University, was designed and built to achieve a six
star Green Star rating in both ‘design’ and ‘as built’. In order to achieve the impressive zero net kg production of
CO2 per annum, a range of energy and water saving initiatives were incorporated into its design:
• 80% of the demolition and construction waste was
recycled
• a 40kw solar photovoltaic array capable of generating
over 65000 kWh a year, where excess is fed back into
the grid
• a hybrid air-conditioning unit
• passive ventilation systems aided by a traffic light
system and operable windows
• high-grade insulation, including double-glazed
windows

IARU - Green Guide for Universities – pathways towards sustainability

Green Guide for Universities – IARU pathways towards sustainability developed by 10 leading international universities and the think-tank Sustainia. Targets key issues to address, recommendations and lessons learned when making universities more sustainable. Learn from 23 inspiring real-life cases that have made a difference.